Grassley's mass-production mainstay
The Heindree is Grassley Defense Systems' all-purpose mobile suit from Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury, the CFP-010, latest in the Hein series and a common sight in the hands of Asticassia's Grassley House students. Where its sister unit the Heingra was built specifically for anti-Gundam combat, the Heindree is the broader, general-purpose machine, built for the classroom and the private sector as much as the duel court.
A solid pick for anyone building out the Asticassia school factions rather than chasing the lead Gundams alone.
Build difficulty
Bandai rates this Skill Level 1 on the box, very easy to complete. Parts are mainly post-fitted rather than glued in during assembly, specifically to avoid pinching, so it snaps together cleanly straight from the runner. A genuinely approachable kit for a newer builder, or a quick weeknight build for anyone else.
Technical highlights
The ball joints at the neck and waist are designed with extra clearance so the Heindree can tilt forward and back, not just side to side, which is a common limitation on kits at this price point. Its round shield is fixed to the left arm, while the lantern shield on its right arm carries a beam handgun and an electromagnetic lance that can swing round to the front for a guard pose. The backpack carries three thruster nozzles for a mobility silhouette that reads as bulkier than most 1/144 HG kits its size.
What Makes This Kit Special
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Forward and backward neck and waist tilt: the ball joints are cut with clearance for tilting poses most kits this size can't manage.
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Dual shield loadout: a round shield on the left arm and a lantern shield with an integrated beam handgun on the right.
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Swing-forward electromagnetic lance: the right-arm weapon rotates round to a front guard position.
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Post-fit assembly: parts are mainly fitted after the fact rather than snapped in during the build, which avoids the pinched-joint problem common on budget HG kits.
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Three-nozzle backpack: a bulkier mobility silhouette than most kits at this price and scale.
What's In The Box
- Heindree plastic runners
- Dedicated round shield
- Dedicated lantern shield with beam handgun
- Electromagnetic lance
- Sticker sheet
- Instruction manual
Compatible Accessories
This is a 1/144 High Grade kit. Recommended display stands:
Build Specifications
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Series: Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury
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Grade: High Grade (HG)
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Scale: 1/144
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Mobile Suit: CFP-010 Heindree
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Faction: Grassley Defense Systems (Grassley House, Asticassia School of Technology)
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Timeline: Ad Stella
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Manufacturer: Bandai Spirits
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Barcode: 4573102651013
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Kit packaged weight: 230g, 29.6 x 18.6 x 5.7cm retail box
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Skill Level: Beginner (Skill Level 1)
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Assembly: Snap-fit, no glue required
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Recommended age: 8 years and up (Bandai box rating)
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Special Features: Forward/backward neck and waist tilt, dual shield loadout, swing-forward electromagnetic lance
Perfect For
- Builders working through the Asticassia school factions rather than only the lead Gundams
- New builders after a genuinely easy Skill Level 1 kit that still poses well
- Collectors who want the Heindree Sturm's mass-production sibling on the same shelf
- Anyone after a quick, satisfying weeknight build
- Gift buyers picking a kit for a first-time or younger builder (8 years and up on the box)
Fast Australian Shipping
Same Day Dispatch: Orders placed before 2pm weekdays ship same day. Orders after 2pm or on weekends ship next business day.
Australian Stock: Dispatched from Brisbane once your order is placed. Packed securely in a sturdy outer box with water-soluble cornstarch void fill that dissolves cleanly in the sink.
What to Watch For
A general web sweep found limited dedicated build coverage for this specific kit beyond the manufacturer's own feature list, standard for a mass-production mob-suit release rather than a lead Gundam. No structural or fit issues turned up in the sources checked. Genuinely thin coverage rather than a confirmed clean build, so treat this as an honest gap in independent reviews rather than a guarantee.
Builder Tips: Because parts are mainly post-fitted rather than snapped together during assembly, dry-fit the shield and lance attachments before final assembly to plan your preferred pose. The forward/backward neck and waist tilt is worth using, most kits this size only tilt side to side.
Build Notes
Snap-fit assembly, no glue required. Nippers and a hobby knife cover the tool requirements. A quick build, well suited to an afternoon. Recommended age 8 years and up.
Last updated: 21 August 2026 (AEST)